Illustrative image of sunflowers, undated. Planting sunflowers could be the key to fighting a harmful mite that threatens bees all around the world, research by scientists in the United States suggests. (NewsX/Bee)
Picture shows Prof Robert Paxton from Martin Luther University, undated. The zoologist explained that the bees were consuming comparably few energy sources by moving their muscles as they avoid getting cold. (NewsX/Bee)
Expert Emphasises Hives’ Honey Stock Shortage Risk In Winter
Picture shows Dr. Christoph Otten who heads the Centre for Bees and Beekeeping in Mayen, Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany, undated. An invasive insect species which spreads across Europe to eat and kill bees benefits from this winter's remarkably high temperatures, an expert has warned. (NewsX/Bee)
Asian Hornet ‘Benefits From Mild Weather’
Picture shows Fonmon Castle in the Vale of Glamorgan, southeastern Wales, undated. Harold Williams manages an apiary at the medieval castle. (NewsX/Bee)
Careless Beekeepers ‘Risk Losing Colony To Mice In Winter’
Picture shows Dr Hannes Petrischak, undated. He is the author of several books on biodiversity. (NewsX/Bee)
Mild Winter Upsets Honeybees
Illustrative image of bees, undated. (NewsX/Bee)